Banner with an image of a professor with the words, I always leave the symposium with fresh ideas about teaching strategies. John Baesler, Professor of History.

Workshops, Symposium, & Events

Join us during the academic year for workshops where our SVSU colleagues share their expertise and experience.

In October, CETL hosts an annual Teaching and Learning Symposium that explores a single theme and showcases innovative teaching and scholarship from SVSU faculty.

Workshops

CETL runs workshops on teaching and learning topics throughout the year. Please review the 2025-2026 CETL Workshops Flyer (167KB) for more information.

Want to access materials from previous workshops? They are archived on our Canvas site's workshops page.

2026-2026 Workshops

In-Class Writing, Everyday!

Sept. 16, 1:00 pm -2:00 pm in Z223B

Don’t miss this energizing session on using daily writing to boost student thinking, preparation, and in-class engagement—plus tips for making it fun and sustainable across disciplines.
Josh Ode (Kinesiology) with Kim Lacey (English, Writing Program Administrator)

Symposium 2025: Save the date!

October 2025 Teaching and Learning Symposium:
Faculty Well-Being and the Joyful Classroom

October 24

8:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Banquet Rooms

Highlights of the 2025 symposium include a keynote by Joe Weaver on the psychology of well-being, a Showcase of teaching innovations, and interactive workshops exploring strategies to support both faculty and student well-being. Connect, recharge, and discover new ideas to enhance your teaching.

2025 Symposium Passport

Candy Corn Contest

Oct. 1-31, 8:00 am -4:30 pm in Z231

Come into the CETL office Monday-Friday until October 31st and guess how many pieces of candy corn are in the glass head! Closest three guesses will be announced on Monday, November 3rd.

Artificial Intelligence and the Research Process

Nov. 10, 11:30 am -1:00 pm in Z111

Watch an AI-powered team “hack” a student research assignment and discuss the future of writing and research in your classroom.
Kevin Meyer and Micah DelVecchio (Economics), Kyle Bylin (Library); with commentary from Kim Lacey and Emily Beard-Bohn (English)

Community-Engaged Experiential Learning Project: From Concept, to Funding, to Implementation

Jan. 23, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm in the Community Engagement Center, Gilbertson

Learn how SVSU faculty have turned community partnerships into transformative learning experiences—and how you can fund and implement your own idea.
Kevin Lorentz and Warren Fincher, with faculty and staff panelists

Celebrate the Joy of Teaching

Feb. 13, 10:00 am - 11:30 am in Z223B

Come for the chocolate, stay for the heart—this feel-good event shares inspiring projects and celebrates this year’s teaching award winners.

Faculty Learning Community on Wellbeing; Aneesha Gogineni (Engineering)

Instant Student Feedback Via Phone Tech

March 18, 10:00 am - 11:00 am in Z223B

See how your colleagues use everyday tech to spark interaction, gather input, and adapt teaching in real time—then enjoy and vote for your favorite Girl Scout cookie!
Jennifer Ward and Holly Long (Education)

AI Fluency: What Our Students Should Know About AI and How to Teach It

April 9, 1:00 am - 2:30 pm in Z111

Move beyond “how to use ChatGPT” and explore what true AI fluency looks
like by helping students think critically about how, when, and why to use AI
tools for learning.
Phillip Hanson and Blake Johnson (Art), Kyle Bylin (Library)